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    University of Newcastle (UK) Reviews

    Updated Oct 8, 2019

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    Found 192 reviews

    4.2
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    84%
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    79%
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    University of Newcastle (UK) CEO Sir Liam Donaldson
    Sir Liam Donaldson
    42 Ratings
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    • "No cons really- A great place to work" (in 7 reviews)

    • "Support from academics isn't great and there isn't a lot of support for finding a career external from lab work" (in 6 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Great city and great university"

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      PhD Student in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

      I have been working at University of Newcastle (UK)

      Pros

      Relaxed atmosphere in urban sciences building, with great people

      Cons

      No parking and usual university bureaucracy

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-10-08

    2. "Great fun and very interactive"

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      Former Employee - Postgraduate Student in Newcastle, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Newcastle (UK) full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Great experience and knowledge gained from uni

      Cons

      Not enough contact time with tutors and supervisors

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-09-30
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    3. "Computer Security and Resillience Graduate"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Student in Newcastle, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at University of Newcastle (UK) full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Very nice people, excellent facilities

      Cons

      Not very much to be honest

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-09-24

    4. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Research Assistant 

      I have been working at University of Newcastle (UK) part-time

      Pros

      Very good research environment, really enjoy it

      Cons

      Have been here for 7years, really love it

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-09-20

    5. "Very good experience"

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      Current Employee - Research Assistant 
      Recommends

      I have been working at University of Newcastle (UK) full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Trusted with your own contributions

      Cons

      Same as any other office job

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-08-31

    6. "Really enjoyed my time at Newcastle University"

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      Former Employee - Student Teacher 

      I worked at University of Newcastle (UK) full-time

      Pros

      Helpful staff and great environment

      Cons

      - - - - -

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-08-27

    7. "Good System"

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      Current Employee - Research Assistant 
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at University of Newcastle (UK) full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Good, supportive and inclusive attitude at a university level, with a lot of staff benefits in place

      Cons

      Very large system which often makes any progression or day to day tasks slow.

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-09-10

    8. "Not too Bad"

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      Former Employee - General Assistant 
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at University of Newcastle (UK) part-time

      Pros

      Good working hours for people with other commitments, good amount of overtime available, approachable supervisors.

      Cons

      inflexible work, low pay, little opportunity for progression, unrealistic goals and targets, minimal staff.

      Advice to Management

      generate more opportunities for progression within the company, and full- time hours to those who want them.

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-09-02

    9. "good experience, friendly university, good facilities"

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      Former Employee - PhD Student 

      I worked at University of Newcastle (UK) full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      good experience, friendly university, good facilities

      Cons

      not as big a social community for PhD students as some other universities.

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-08-15

    10. "Really lovely place to work for. They look after their employees"

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      Current Employee - KTPA AI Research Software Engineer 

      I have been working at University of Newcastle (UK) full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      They look after their employees, there is room for professional growth

      Cons

      There is really no down sides. Worked on a project for the University outside the University at a company site.

      University of Newcastle (UK)2019-08-15
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